Conversation 857-012

TapeTape 857StartThursday, February 15, 1973 at 12:47 PMEndThursday, February 15, 1973 at 2:55 PMParticipantsUnited States Secret Service agentsRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to receive technical instruction from an unknown individual regarding the operation of equipment. The discussion focused on specific procedural steps for managing or configuring a mechanism, possibly related to the tape recording system or office logistics. No high-level policy decisions were addressed, as the exchange remained limited to practical, instructional guidance.

Secret ServiceOval OfficeTechnical operationsEquipment instruction

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NARA Description

On February 15, 1973, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:47 pm and 2:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-012 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 857-12
Date: February 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:47 pm and 2:55 pm
Location: Oval Office

Unknown Secret Service agents met.

      President’s location [?]

The unknown men left at an unknown time before 2:55 pm.
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Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Okay, you got it.

I'll do it again.

When you get to 60, I'll show you how it goes.

I'll tell it.

First, I'm going to put a seat there.

You have a person standing up.

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